Four (and possibly five) Tide commitments named PARADE All-Americans

Quarterback Phillip Sims is one of the headliners in Alabama's 2010 signing class (Photo by Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot).Quarterback Phillip Sims, linebacker C.J. Mosley of Theodore, defensive back Keenan Allen and defensive back DeMarcus Milliner were on the annual PARADE All-American team published today.

Sims, who has enrolled early for spring semester, was one of seven quarterbacks listed, and local star Mosley was one of seven linebackers.

Two of the four defensive backs named to the team were Crimson Tide commitments. The biggest preceived need in Alabama's 2010 class was in the secondary, the specialty for both head coach Nick Saban and defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.

Milliner, like Sims, enrolled early and will participate when spring practice begins in March. Allen has been rethinking his commitment and is expected to announce for Alabama, Clemson or Cal on Wednesday's National Signing Day.

If Alabama retains Allen, it could potentially have five PARADE All-Americans. Offensive lineman James Stone of Nashville, who is roundly viewed as the top prospect in the state of Tennessee, was on today's list.

Stone will likely decide Wednesday between Alabama and Tennesssee. New Vols coach Derek Dooley has made strides quickly with Stone, who was not a big fan of former coach Lane Kiffin.

"I've always been considering Alabama," Stone said in an update in today's Tennessean newspaper. "I'm not saying anything about Kiffin as a coach, but he made some decisions sometimes, did some emotional things. He's a good coach, but he did some things that just didn't hit me that well. Coach Dooley's more of a stable person."